duration
Translation
duration, length, period
Examples
The duration of the film is two hours.
The duration of the film is two hours.
He was employed for the duration of the project.
He was employed for the duration of the project.
Grammar Patterns
the ((duration)) of sth. the length of time that sth. continues The duration of the film is two hours.
for the ((duration)) of sth. for the whole time that sth. continues He was employed for the duration of the project.
Similar Words
Synonyms: length, period, span, term
Etymology
From Latin 'durare' (to last). It refers to the act or state of lasting.
Memory Tips
If something is 'durable', it lasts for a long 'duration'.